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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.56, 4,095.84 and 2,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.56, 4,095.84 and 2,224.96 is: 3,069.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.56 : 4,095.84 = 2,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.56/4,095.84 = 2,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.56x = 4,095.84 × 2,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.56x = 9,113,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113,080.17/2,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.87

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